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The Instrument at a Glance
Lightwave Connector Care
Cleaning lightwave adapters
Equipment All of the items listed above for cleaning connectors may be used to clean
lightwave adapters . In addition, small foam swabs may be used along
with isopropyl alcohol and compressed air to clean the inside of lightwave
connector adapters .
N O T E
As noted in a previous caution statement, the foam swabs can leave lm y deposits. These deposits
are very thin however , and the risk of other contamination buildup on the inside of adapters greatly
outweighs the risk of contamination of foam swab deposits left from cleaning the inside of adapters.
Process Clean the adapter by applying isopropyl alcohol to the inside of the connector
with a foam swab . Allow the adapter to air dry , or dry it immediately with
clean compressed air .
Cleaning lensed connections
Some instruments may have a connector that is \lensed." In other words:
the connection does not provide a physically contacting connection, but
the light is received into a lens rather than into a connecting ber . These
receiving lenses usually have an anti-reective coating that is very easily
damaged. Therefore , these connectors should never have cleaning solutions
or any other substance applied to them unless it is specically recommended
by the manufacturer . Y ou may wish to use clean compressed air to rid them
of dust from time to time .
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